Law, Public Safety & Security
Forensic Investigation - Short & Long Blocks
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 Forensic Investigation is an area of study that combines the reasoning of law with the knowledge of basic physical, life and earth sciences. The study of forensics includes analysis of human behavior and the use of reason to deduce human actions in relationship with criminal activity based upon investigation of physical evidence and psychological tendencies. Examples of forensic investigation include: handwriting analysis, hair analysis, blood analysis, DNA electrophoresis and dental/bone analysis. Students will read about the different methodologies used in forensic investigation and then participate in laboratory experiments that demonstrate those methodologies. In addition, videos and guest speakers will be utilized for a more adequate coverage of the topics explored.
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For students in grades: |
Especially suited for grades 9-11 |
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Scheduling: |
One semester; 60 minute (Long Block - 90
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Credits: |
3/4 credit (Long Block - 1 credit) |
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Forensic Investigation Students Study... |
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- Introduction to Law, Public Safety and Security Career Cluster
- Physical Science Investigation
- The Body and Its Fluids
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- The Body and How it Speaks to Us--Life Sciences
- Accident Reconstruction
- Arson Investigation
- Bomb Investigation
- Soils
- Forensic Ecology-Investigation of Pollutants
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